Virgin Islandsgroup of about 90 small islands, islets, cays, and rocks in the West Indiessituated some 40 to 50 miles 64 to 80 kilometres east of Puerto Rico. The islands extend from west to east for about 60 miles and are located west of the Anegada Passagea major channel connecting the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. Their combined land area is about square miles square kilometres.

With its tropical white sand beaches, deep azure water, and historic rum factories, the trio of Caribbean islands is among the most beautiful places Americans can visit without a passport. All three were leveled after back-to-back Category 5 hurricanes Maria and Irma. Much of the media attention and federal assistance were directed a little over miles west, to Puerto Rico.

One World Nations Online. Flag of US Virgin Islands. Location map of the Virgin Islands.

Virgin Islands as an affected area of the Zika outbreak. Pregnant women are advised to be cautious as the virus can lead to birth defects. Adults affected by the virus experience fever, rash, joint pain, and conjunctivitis red eyes typically lasting a week. You can learn more by visiting the official CDC website.